Easy Paper Ghost Craft
Servings: 0
Ingredients
- White paper
- Scissors
- Spray bottle
- Water
- Tray or baking sheet
- A foam ball or aluminum foil (that's right, kitchen foil!)
- Toothpick or bamboo stick
- Small box or cut cardboard stacked on each other
- Black pen
Instructions
- Start by turning your white paper into a square. Do this by folding one corner over to the edge and cutting off the remaining rectangle.
- Grab your foam ball and push the dull end of a toothpick or bamboo stick into its center. Stick the sharp end into your cardboard stack or small box. This helps the ball remain upright while you work on your ghost.
- Lay your square paper on a tray (this is to catch any stray droplets). Give it a good spray with water until the entire sheet is nice and damp.
- Very carefully, drape the wet paper over the foam ball, shaping it gently around the ball. A pro tip here: Make sure the bottom of the paper rests on the cardboard and molds flat. This ensures your ghost can stand tall and proud when it's all dried up.
- Set your little ghostly creations aside to dry for a few hours. If patience isn't your strong suit (or if the kiddos are eager to play with their new friends), you can use a blow dryer to speed things up!
- Once dry, grab your black pen and draw some cute ghost faces. Feel free to get creative – maybe some have surprised looks while others are giggling.
- Gently remove your paper ghost from the foam ball. And voila! You can place a tea light underneath for a soft glow, or make a bunch and string them onto fairy lights for an eerie evening ambiance.